Closer scrutiny on key Blackburn with Darwen Council services - Lancashire Telegraph
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is splitting its Children and Health Overview and Scrutiny committee into two to make sure councillors keep a better eye on key services. There will be a new Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee to
...Thu, 16 May 2013 07:05:59 GMT
New campaign to find more foster carers in Blackburn and Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph
Information events are being held at: Darwen Market, tomorrow 11am to 3pm; Royal Blackburn Hospital, Monday, May 20, 1pm to 4pm and Blackburn Market, Tuesday, May 21, 1pm to 4pm And Blackburn with Darwen Council has teamed up with BBC Radio
...Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:29 GMT
Blackburn with Darwen council expenses purge is slammed - Lancashire Telegraph
OPPOSITION leaders have accused Blackburn with Darwen borough Labour boss Kate Hollern of tinkering at the edges of councillors' expenses and allowances for political point scoring. She announced to last week's annual council meeting that she wanted
...Tue, 14 May 2013 13:24:26 GMT
Charity offers chance for Blackburn and Darwen people to fight the flab - Lancashire Telegraph
AN award-winning charity is offering 12 people the chance to take part in a free six-month weight-loss programme. Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living is looking for overweight people to work with a personal trainer and a dietician three times a week,
...Thu, 09 May 2013 08:53:53 GMT
Scheme helps Blackburn and Darwen residents save on fuel bills - Lancashire Telegraph
LANCASHIRE charity Youth Action has completed a pioneering two year project to help more than 3,500 households across Blackburn and Darwen save cash on power bills. The Closing the Door on Fuel Poverty campaign assisted them become more
...Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:47 GMT
Blackburn and Darwen cyclists invited to train as bike ride leaders - Blackburn Citizen
BLACKBURN with Darwen residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes, and encourage others to do the same. British Cycling, in partnership with the borough's CONNECT scheme, is offering residents the chance to sign up to become a British
...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:14 GMT
Campaign to save the bees launched in Blackburn - Lancashire Telegraph
The event is being led by Blackburn Town Centre Partnership Board and supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council is backed by the Your Call campaign launched by the council to celebrate and boost community volunteering. It is also supported by The
...Sat, 18 May 2013 17:07:07 GMT